I'm really interested in seeing how ROSEBLOOD by AG Howard turns out. I enjoyed the Splintered series (a riff on the Alice in Wonderland story). Roseblood follows more The Phantom of the Opera. I'm not too familiar with that one so it's taken a backseat to a few others on my list. ​

So . . . I can't remember when or why I put this on my wishlist.
But REIGN OF SHADOWS by Sophie Jordan is one of the newer additions to my current list.
​At first glance, it looks like a fairy tale retelling. Those are really hot right now so I recommend it.

I got to thinking about the articles I grew up reading when I'd sneak a Cosmo or Glamour Magazine...30 was always one of those ages where women were supposed to change. I never read anything that encouraged men to change their diet, appearance, or habits after 30.

2) Fun MakeupWhen I first became a mom (in my early 20's) I had this idea that I had to tone down my appearance because "I'm a mom now." I wore neutrals IF I wore makeup at all. Now? I recently bought, and wore, blue lipstick. I have my eye on several other "abnormal" colors. I love bright eyeliner and fun general looks.

3) My WardrobeI have no real style. Comfort is key 95% of the time. Leggings and stretchy pants are my friends. But when I do CARE about what I'm wearing? There is no rhyme or reason to it. Sometimes I lean more punk in ripped clothes or goth in black and heavy fabrics. I'll even mix "styles" and throw on something bright and perky with something dark. Whatever makes me feel good that day is what I'll wear.

4) The Way I SpeakI'm loud. I'm crude. I use more profanity than is "socially acceptable" (not always in public but in general). I use sarcasm as a second language and tend to crack jokes at inappropriate times.

5)The Books I ReadI read a little bit of everything. I won't apologize for reaching for an erotica any sooner than I'll apologize for recommending a Young Adult novel. Vampire romance? Bring on the JR Ward. Another fairy tale retelling? Bring. It. On.

I've spent the better part of a year learning to accept myself. Turning 30 doesn't change that!

Did you do anything special for your last birthday? Tell me how to celebrate on the road!!!